Dozen journalists arrested at Algiers censorship protest

An Algerian protester holds a sign which reads in Arabic and French: "Algeria is not a monarchy" during demonstrations in the capital Algiers against the country's ailing president's bid for a fifth term on February 24, 2019. PHOTO | RYAD KRAMDI | AFP Algeria protests

In Summary

• Around 100 print and broadcast journalists joined the demonstration in central Algiers against reporting restrictions they say have been imposed by media bosses on the protests that broke out last Friday.
• Algeria has been hit by a wave of protests over the ailing Bouteflika's announcement he will seek a fifth term in an April 18 election despite using a wheelchair.
• Tens of thousands took part in the first protests last Friday, and there have further demonstrations daily since.

Exports rise by 5.1 per cent

Gold on a bar scale. A Bank of Uganda report indicates that a total of 13,216 kilogrammes of gold were exported out of the country, up from 10,380 kilogrammes sold the previous year. COURTESY PHOTO 

In Summary

Gold was the leading export commodity, solely fetching Uganda the most revenue of Shs1.8 trillion, Dorothy Nakaweesi writes.

By Dorothy Nakaweesi

Gold, coffee, fish, oil and maize topped Uganda’s export list in the calendar year ending 2018, increasing overall earnings by 5.1 per cent.

‘We do not manage our employees’ money’

James Abola 

In Summary

• White collar workers, or corporates as they are called nowadays, face multiple financial challenges.
• Some of the challenges are because of societal money attitudes and others result from them not having the right financial knowledge, attitude and behaviour.

Landlords, tenants face off over dollar rentals

Traders at Zai Plaza riot due to increased rent recently. Business people are saying that fluctuation in rent costs arising from depreciation of the shilling against the dollar increases their expenses. The consequence of this, is the inability to service their loans, run a well-capitalised business. PHOTO BY RACHEL MABALA 

In Summary

Section 3 of the Income tax Act 2017 dictates, “Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, all rental agreements shall be executed and effected in Uganda shillings.” As debate rages over banning

Shs1 trillion worth of taxes tied up in commercial court

There are a number of court cases, many of which are holding a lot of taxable incomes. FILE PHOTO

By ISMAIL MUSA LADU

Kampala- At least Shs1 trillion that should have been collected by Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is tied up in unresolved court cases, according to Mr Yorokamu Bamwine, the Principal Judge.
While presenting a paper on domestic resource mobilisation, opportunities and challenges for Uganda

Tariff barriers slowing trade - EABC

Intra-EAC trade continues to face a number of challenges with some countries blocking entry of particular goods. FILE PHOTO  

By Stephen Otage

Kampala- The East African Business Council (EABC) has said they have started moving across

BUBU takes shape despite challenges

Improvement. Government says there has been marked improvement since adopting Bubu policy. PHOTO BY EDGAR R BATTE  

In Summary

• Ms Kyambadde said, at least five cement factories are operating and producing 4.43 million metric tonnes per annum, an improvement from two million metric tonnes five years ago. “This exponential increase in capacity for iron, steel and cement has been precipitated by large government projects in the offing including roads, dams (Karuma dam, Isimba, Bujagali) and the planned oil and gas pipeline,” Ms Kyambadde said.